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The Cubs and Rays partnered on a big trade ahead of the deadline this year and could do a little business this winter if Tampa is indeed looking to bolster its offense by dealing from rotation depth. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times suggested the Rays could try to do just that, and it’s hardly novel for the budget-conscious organization to move players who are in line for … [Read more...] about Cubs, Rays Could Be Trade Partners Again as Tampa Looks to Deal from Rotation Depth

Remember when the Cubs had a waiting list to purchase season tickets that allegedly had tens of thousands of people on it? That was more of a marketing ploy than anything, or so it seemed when people who were buried deep on the roster were given the opportunity to purchase tickets. They did away with the list a couple years ago and have recently revived it, but it doesn’t seem … [Read more...] about Cubs May Be Getting a Little Desperate for Season Ticket Sales

We bring on Brewers fan Eric Wielo to ridicule him for his team’s early exit, and Uncle Mike to thank him for what the Mets did to our division rivals. Plus, Jed said some stuff and Bleacher Jeff is going to Japan! For early and ad-free Son Ranto. Subscribe to our Patreon campaign. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Watch us … [Read more...] about Son Ranto #1014: Disappointedly Optimistic

“Oh it doesn’t seem a year ago to this very day you said, ‘I’m sorry honey if I don’t change the pace, I can’t face another day.'” – Elton John, Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding For the second consecutive season, Jed Hoyer used the word “disappointment” several times in his end-of-season autopsy, and he’s correct. The Cubs finished 83-79 against a Pythagorean record of … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Another Slow Start Led to Disappointing Cubs Season, Prospects Ready to Play, Tito to Cincy, Mets Bounce Brewers

“From Meccano to Legoland, here they come with a brick in their hand. Men with heads filled up with sand. Let’s build.” – The Housemartins, Build Jed Hoyer held his end-of-season presser on Tuesday, and what did we learn about the 2024 Cubs? The front office expected some players to outperform their projections. That didn’t happen this year. Wrigley Field weather hurt the … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Hoyer Addresses Press, Looking at Cubs’ Offseason Options, 4 Teams Facing Playoff Elimination Today